Iran Navy carries out reconnaissance operations

A flotilla of the Iranian Navy has conducted reconnaissance operations on the third day of major military exercises code-named Mohammad Rasoulollah (Mohammad, the Messenger of God) south of the country.

The warships, which include the Jamaran destroyer and Bushehr logistic gunboat, conducted the operation as part of the wide-scale drills on Saturday.

Iran’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said Fateh (Conqueror) submarine was tested in the exercises as well.

Combat and logistics units of the Iranian Army’s Ground Forces also participated in the exercises by moving heavy and light weaponry and ammunition.

A transport drone with the capability to carry consignments such as bombs, explosives, medicine and food was also used in the drills.

An Iranian Air Force’s P3F plane also exercised intercepting radio messages during the maneuvers. According to Iran’s Air Force, the message interception system of the plane was used for the first time in the drills.

Fighter jets, including Sukhoi Su-24 fighter plane, Dassault Mirage fighter jet, and F-4 Phantom fighter jet were also used in the war games.

Various fixed and tactical radars, visual surveillance, electronic message interception sites and different artillery as well as control and missile systems were also deployed in this phase of drills.

The joint drills by Iranian Army’s ground, naval, and air forces are backed by Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base and cover an area from the east of the Strait of Hormuz to the southern parts of the Gulf of Aden.

The Islamic Republic has frequently announced that its military might poses no threat to other countries, stating that its defense doctrine is based on deterrence.